Analyis for Mortgage and Finance Industry - The Adviser

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Bendigo to ramp lending

by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has delivered a boost to the broker channel with the news that it is ready to ramp up its...READ MORE

Still a place for part-timers?

by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009

Minimum volume requirements have put part-time mortgage brokers in the firing line. READ MORE

Challenging times for aggregation

by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009

Changes to lender requirements have forced the aggregation industry to recognise the need for evolution. READ MORE

Broker backlash against bank quotas

by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2009

The introduction of new minimum volume quotas by some of Australia’s biggest lenders has sent a shockwave through... READ MORE

Lenders toughen up on borderline borrowers

by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2009

Brokers should brace for tougher lending policies ahead as the continued fall-out from the GFC piles more pressure... READ MORE

Demand for fixed rates continues to climb

by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2009

The window of opportunity for borrowers to lock in rock bottom rates may have closed, but fixed rate loans are... READ MORE

Lenders' policy changes put pressure on broker business

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jul 2009

Changing lending policies have put the onus on brokers to keep their clients in the know. READ MORE

Broker confidence dips

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009

There are early signs the worst of the financial crisis may be over but brokers are less optimistic than last quarter... READ MORE

Macquarie rumoured to re-enter lending

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009

Rumours are heating up that Macquarie Group is looking to re-enter mortgage lending. READ MORE

The price of advice

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009

The concept of fee-for-service is controversial – but it’s starting to gain traction as brokers seek greater... READ MORE

Non-bank products increase in broker popularity

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009

While brokers are intent on writing more non-bank business, it’s yet to translate into sales. READ MORE

Broader broker horizons

by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009

The term diversification has been part of the broking industry’s lexicon for many years. READ MORE

Balance sheet funds drive non-bank 'renaissance'

by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009

Despite an overall decline in the non-bank sector’s market share over the last 18 months, the originator and mortgage... READ MORE

Tighter lending policies a concern for brokers

by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009

A dramatic fall in interest rates coupled with the increased first home owner grant has seen relatively healthy... READ MORE

Banks bear share of funding burden

by Staff Reporter • 26 Apr 2009

Australian banks have come in for heavy criticism for suggesting they can no longer afford to pass on future RBA rate... READ MORE

DEFs a concern for most brokers

by Staff Reporter • 26 Apr 2009

Deferred establishment fees (DEFs) deter nearly two thirds of brokers from recommending non-bank products, a recent... READ MORE

Challenging times make industry convention a must

by Staff Reporter • 26 Apr 2009

With tough market conditions likely to prevail for some time and industry regulation just months away, there’s never... READ MORE

OPINION -- A revolution in relevance

by Staff Reporter • 8 Apr 2009

It’s time for a new market segment, writes Saks Consulting’s Kym Dolton

No housing price blowout on horizon

by Staff Reporter • 8 Apr 2009

Despite industry concerns of a housing price bubble as a result of first home buyer activity, commentators say tighter... READ MORE

PUBLISHER'S LETTER -- Strong market fundamentals will boost broker...

by Staff Reporter • 7 Apr 2009

Against all the odds, Australia is enjoying a mini boom at the lower end of the property market – and there are... READ MORE